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The President of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has described the low prioritisation of gardai in the national vaccination plan as an insult to members facing into one of the busiest policing days of the year. In a St Patrick’s Day message to members, GRA President Frank Thornton said: “The members of An Garda Siochana…

The failure of the funding application for the vital Port Access Northern Cross Route for Drogheda has left everyone, not least the Louth County Council officials, reeling and looking for answers. It seems that everyone, including Minister Darragh O’Brien and the officials in his Department wants and can see the importance of the PANCR but…

Over 2,100 fines issued to date for organising or attending a house party Policing plan in place to manage lockdown protests Remember to stay within 5km of your home for exercise An Garda Síochána is advising people to stay home to stay safe this St Patrick’s Day and avoid large gatherings and house parties. Despite…

Louth County Council has signed a significant contract with a multi-disciplinary specialist consultancy to develop a Masterplan for public realm works identified in the Westgate Vision Project. First launched by Louth County Council in 2018, the Westgate Vision Project is a regeneration project to provide a vision for Westgate as the gateway to Drogheda’s historic…

“What will you do to make Ireland greener this year?” The Green Party in the Drogheda area  is calling on the public to do something green this St Patrick’s Day, by making one small action or change to help their local environment. “While Ireland will not be holding public celebrations this year due to Covid-19 restrictions,…

“Council should actively engage with businesses to seek their financial support” Labour Councillor Elaine McGinty has said that the time has come to develop a new Town Park for the growing population of South Drogheda and East Meath and she thinks that local industry should be asked to support it financially.  She points out that…

Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is bringing a new workshop to secondary schools nationwide that will teach teenagers about animal welfare through critical thinking and ethical dilemmas. Research has shown that this helps children to make sound decisions, discover and evaluate their opinions and helps them to make thoughtful and confident decisions. Fiona…

Direct Democracy Ireland have announced the appointment of Drogheda Man Chris Faulkner as the new Chairman of their National Executive. At just 23, Chris’s appointment makes him the youngest National Chairman of any registered political party in Ireland, since the foundation of the state. Chris said “It is both a privilege and an honour to…

Drogheda LGBTQ Support and Social Group have announced the dates for Drogheda Pride 2021.   Members of the Group have been very busy during lockdown with various workshops and weekly Support Zooms.  Organiser Peter Nugent told Drogheda Life that they are “super excited” to announce that Drogheda LGBTQI Pride 2021 over the weekend of 30th July…

The Mill Enterprise Hub, Drogheda Chamber of Commerce, and Love Drogheda BIDS have launched a new 4-minute survey for local remote workers and commuters. According to the most recent census figures, 15,000 highly skilled commuters from Drogheda and East Meath, left the region every day prior to the first lockdown. The short survey will assist…